Oleh Kosel: If Ron Adams won't leave Golden State, give me Don Newman. During my evaluation of Ettore Messina, I came across Newman and walked away convinced of his abilities. His specialty since 2004 has been defense and he spent 7+years learning and refining his strategies with the Spurs. Most recently, he has spent the last several seasons with the Washington Wizards and helped Randy Wittman field the 5th best defensive squadthis past season.
Having outlined my worries about Gentry and the parts necessary for his system yesterday, one way to alleviate some concerns would be to bring in a knowledgeable and respected defensive mind that wouldn't be likely to leave anytime soon.